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The widely distributed phagocytic cellls that remain in fixed position constitute what tissue?
the mononuclear phagocytic system
What is the mononuclear phagocyte system why cant a neutrophil belong to this system?
The mononuclear phagocyte system is a network of immune cells, primarily monocytes and macrophages, that are involved in engulfing and eliminating pathogens, debris, and foreign substances. Neutrophils, on the other hand, are not considered part of this system because they have a different developmental origin and function. Neutrophils are granulocytes, not mononuclear cells, and they are more specialized in quickly responding to acute bacterial infections.
What is the medical term meaning high number of mononuclear leukocytes in the blood?
Mononucleosis
What are Scavenger phagocytic cells in the central nervous system called?
Microglia
How is iron stores and transported in the body?
Iron taken in excess is stored in two forms ferritin and hemosiderin. Iron that is not used for erythropoiesis is stored in the mononuclear phagocytic system (MPS) or the reticloendothelial (RE) cells of the bone marrow, liver, and spleen. The body transports iron in hemoglobin which is the substance in the red blood cells which binds to oxygen to transport to the whole body.
What is the Medical term meaning phagocytic cell found in tissues of the skin?
Langerhans cell
What is the medical term meaning pertaining to the nucleus?
Nucleation is the medical term meaning formation of the nucleus.
What is the medical terminology combining form meaning nucleus?
Nucle- is the medical terminology combining form meaning nucleus. For instance, mononuclear means having one nucleus.
What problem with the immune system can cause severe blood clots?
The immune system has phagocytic cells called macrophages that eat up clots that result from tissue damage or allergic reactions. If these phagocytic cells are not doing there job then these clots do not get eaten up.
Which is a mononuclear leukocyte that is phagocyte?
macrophage
What cells are phagocytic?
white blood cells affected are phagocytic cells. They are part of the non-specific immune system and move via the blood to all parts of the body where they ingest and destroy microbes. Phagocytic cells are the first line of defense against microorganisms
How would you explain the function of phagocytic cells to a patient with a bacterial infectinos?
Phagocytic cells ingest and destroy the bacteria. Phagocytic cells ingest and destroy the bacteria.
